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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,364, 437,279.16 and 172,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,364, 437,279.16 and 172,134.54 is: 257,455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,364 : 437,279.16 = 172,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,364/437,279.16 = 172,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,364x = 437,279.16 × 172,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,364x = 75,270,847,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,270,847,058.19/292,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,455.94

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